The weekly newsletter from James McKenna highlighting some of the positive things happening around town.

November 21, 2013

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We need to hear from you!

The town of Winthrop and MGH are working together to conduct a community-wide health assessment. If you are a resident of Winthrop or you work in Winthrop, please take about 10 minutes of your time to answer the following questions. Please note, the answers you provide are anonymous. This means personal identifiers are not linked to your answers in any way.

Over the next two months, we will be talking to residents and collecting data through surveys and meetings. In the spring this data will be reviewed at a community forum where residents will have a chance to help prioritize issues and develop a plan to address them. A final report detailing this plan will be shared with the community in September.

Thank you in advance for completing the survey and doing your part to make Winthrop a better place to live!

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45 members of the WHS Student Council attended the NEMASC Leadership Conference at Amesbury High School on November 14, 2013. High School junior Jessica Vigliotta was on the NEMASC Executive Board and helped plan the conference for over 500 delegates. Great work!

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Winthrop's Clock Tower Gallery presents

JOY & PEACE on EARTH - Exhibit & Gallery Show

Opening - Saturday, November 23rd~

10:00 – 3:00PM and 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Clock Tower Gallery, EB Newton School,

45 Pauline Street, Winthrop (across from Nick's~Restaurant)

The show runs through January 4th.~

We hope you'll come out and enjoy the Gallery and the seasonal show.

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There will be a meeting next Monday night at 6:00pm at the Temple Tifereth Israel regarding the Temple Project and the apartments. The Contractor will be talking about how the buildings will get completed, timelines, how the site will be accessed and used during construction, etc. It is an opportunity for anyone to ask questions about what will be happening. All are welcome.

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Attention all Veterans: The Mayor of Boston has invited you for a free

Pre-Thanksgiving Lunch at the Boston Coast Guard Base on Commercial Street, Boston, starting at 11:30 am on Tuesday, November 26th.

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Winthrop Youth Lacrosse sign-ups will begin this Saturday morning at Larsen Rink from 8:30-11:00am. The cost is $135. Registration will be ongoing through December 30th.

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Leaf Notice

The Department of Public Works curbside collection of leaves will be December 7. Plastic bags are not acceptable and will not be picked up. The compost will be closed on December 7th. If you have any questions, please call the DPW at 617-846-1341

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The Winthrop High School Boys’ Basketball Team Fundraiser

Empty Can and Bottle Drive

Cummings School Half Circle

(across from the fire station)

Saturday, November 30th from 9:00am-12:00pm

(The Saturday following Thanksgiving!)

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This is a great chance to clear out all the empty bottles and cans from your Thanksgiving celebrations, while also an easy way to make a donation to the WHS hoop team!

The Annual Powder Puff Game vs. Revere will be played on Saturday, November 23rd at 1:00pm at Dela Russo Stadium in Revere. Please join us and cheer on our lady Vikings!

Join the Winthrop Playmakers as they continue their milestone 75th season with their upcoming production of Steel Magnolias, directed by Stephanie Manning.

Steel Magnolias’ ensemble cast includes Stephanie Cotten-Snell as Truvy, Christina Lonardo as Annelle, Nancy Tutunjian Berger as Clairee, Stanis Johnson as Shelby, Juliana Dennis as M’Lynn, and Carolyn Cafarelli as Ousier. Running November 22 & 23 at 8:00PMwith matinee performances November 24 at 3:00PM, you can purchase tickets now by visiting our website www.winthropplaymakers.com or by calling 617-539-1175. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.

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Middle School Drop In for Grades 6-8

December 6th and 20th, January 3rd and 17th, February 7th and 21st, March 7th and 21st, April 4th, May 2nd and 16th

Doors open at 7:15 and close at 9:30pm. The cost for the year is $5. A parent or guardian must be present on the first night to sign up their child and sign a release form.

To parents: If you are interested in chaperoning at the Middle School Drop In, please contact Youth Minister Michael Miccichi at M_Miccichi320@hotmail.com

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"Turkey Shoot"

Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 Order Sons of Italy in America is having a "Turkey Shoot" fundraiser. ~This organization contributes to everything from Winthrop Little League, Parks & Recreation, and WCAT to the Alzheimer’s Association and more on the national level. ~ 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 26th at AMVETS Post 48, 155 Veterans Road